Here are the admission requirements for the Bachelor of Engineering in Industrial Engineering 4.0

In the Bachelor's distance learning programme in Industrial Engineering 4.0 at IU International University (IU), you can enrol if you provide us with your A-levels (general qualification for university entrance), your technical college entrance qualification (Fachabitur), or the subject-specific university entrance qualification.

Alternatively, you can enrol without A-levels. Studying without A-levels at IU is possible under the following conditions:

• You have successfully completed an advanced training course, such as a training course to become a state-certified business economist.
• Or you have completed a vocational training, such as training as an office clerk. After completing your training, you have worked full-time in this profession for at least 3 years. If your training does not match the Industrial Engineering 4.0 distance learning programme thematically, you must first complete a trial study before being regularly enrolled.

If you choose the English-language version, you must also demonstrate your English language skills. You can prove your English language skills, for example, through a TOEFL test (minimum 80 points), IELTS (minimum Level 6), a passed Duolingo English test (minimum 105 points), a Cambridge certificate (at least grade B overall), or an equivalent qualification. Alternatively, you can take an English course free of charge directly at IU International University.

Course Contents & Modules: This is the Course Schedule in the Bachelor's Programme Industrial Engineering 4.0

The bachelor's programme at IU International University is modular. A module usually corresponds to 5 credit points (ECTS) and concludes with an examination achievement, such as an exam or a written assignment. This way, you complete your bachelor's degree step by step – and even largely decide for yourself when you want to complete which module.

In full-time studies, you can structure your study plan as follows, for example:

• 1st Semester: Business Administration, Introduction to Academic Work, Introduction to the Internet of Things, Collaborative Work, Economics and Markets, Fundamentals of Physics
• 2nd Semester: Marketing, Introduction to Robotics, Fundamentals of Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Fundamentals of Construction, Manufacturing Processes Industry 4.0
• 3rd Semester: Cost and Performance Accounting, Sensing Technology, Mechatronic Systems, Automation Technology, Data Analytics and Big Data, Supply Chain Management
• 4th Semester: Business Start-ups and Innovation Management, Project Management, Investment and Financing, Seminar: Human-Machine Interaction, Design Thinking, Intercultural and Ethical Action Competencies
• 5th Semester: Product Development 4.0, Digital Business Models, Personnel and Business Management, Business Simulation Game, Elective Module A
• 6th Semester: Elective Module B, Elective Module C, Bachelor's Thesis

One unique aspect of IU distance learning is the many opportunities to specialize in interesting elective modules during your studies. In the Bachelor's Programme in Industrial Engineering 4.0, you choose a total of 3 specialization modules:

You choose your first specialization module from these topics: Smart Devices, Smart Factory, Smart Mobility, Smart Services, Robot Simulation, Applied Robotics, Robot Programming, Microcontrollers, Service Robots, Autonomous Driving, Introduction to Cognitive Robotics, Control Engineering, Object-Oriented Programming, Mechanics - Kinematics and Dynamics.

You choose your second specialization module from these topics: Practical Project: Industrial Engineering 4.0, Practical Project: Hackathon.

You choose your third specialization module from these topics: Smart Devices, Smart Factory, Smart Mobility, Smart Services, Robot Simulation, Applied Robotics, Robot Programming, Microcontrollers, Service Robots, Autonomous Driving, Introduction to Cognitive Robotics, Control Engineering, Object-Oriented Programming, Advanced Leadership, Applied Sales, Business Consulting, Business Controlling, Databases and Quality Assurance in Software Processes, E-Commerce, Global Commerce I, Real Estate Management, International Management, International Marketing and Branding, Industrial Supply Chain Management, IT Requirements Management, IT Project and Architecture Management, Logistics Services I, Market Psychology, Online and Social Media Marketing, Enterprise Resource Planning, Project Management (Specialization), Business Financing, Foreign Languages, General Studies, Modeling, Simulation and Control of Robots.

Study Concept: How the Part-Time Study Programme Industrial Engineering 4.0 Works at IU

The online study programme Industrial Engineering 4.0 at IU International University can be flexibly adapted to your life and daily routine. For example, you can choose from 3 study models: In the full-time programme, you need a total of 6 semesters, i.e. 36 months, to complete your bachelor's degree. In part-time programme I, you study for 8 semesters until graduation. Or you opt for part-time programme II and take 12 semesters to complete your bachelor's degree.

You will receive study materials from IU with every module registration as printed study booklets. All materials are also available to you digitally. The IU Interactive Books are innovative learning scripts enriched with video clips and quiz questions at the end of a lesson. Depending on the module, the study materials are supplemented by podcasts, live tutorials, and video content in the form of so-called Shortcasts. You can access the IU Interactive Books via the convenient IU Learn app.

In many modules, virtual lectures are also offered, allowing you to interact interactively with your fellow students and lecturers.

Especially convenient and flexible is the opportunity to take module examinations in the form of online exams. You can write an online exam 24/7, 7 days a week – and specifically when you feel optimally prepared for the exam in, for example, construction design. Additionally, we operate around 40 exam centres in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland where you can also take your exams in a traditional on-site manner.